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Jack Harvey placed 32nd overall in the men’s 200-meter backstroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Competing in the second heat, Harvey — Bermuda’s solo competitor at this prestigious event — recorded a time of 2:01.50, finishing fourth in his preliminary race. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Six Swimmers To […]

Jack Harvey returned to action at the World Aquatics Championships at the WCH Arena in Singapore yesterday [July 30]. Harvey, who competed at the Olympic Games in Paris last summer, finished fourth in his men’s 200 metres backstroke heat in 2min 01.50sec. He placed 32nd overall. He finished 37th overall in the men’s 100 backstroke […]

Paralympian Jessica Lewis has reached the T53 400 metres final at the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa. She finished second in the qualifying round in 59.23sec yesterday [July 30]. Lewis, who will also compete in the 100 and 200 events, races in the final today. Related Stories Lewis Competing In Swiss Championships Rolling […]

Special Olympics Bermuda raised $2,252.37 from its “Round Up” initiative at The Supermart on Front Street, Hamilton, last week. Money raised will go towards helping Special Olympics Bermuda athletes continue to compete at overseas events. “Thank you to all the shoppers who ‘Rounded Up’ and The Supermart Limited for hosting the 2025 Special Olympics Round […]

The International Development Academy Bermuda Select played their third game at the Budget Energy Super Cup Northern Ireland yesterday [July 30]. Competing in the Boys’ Minor Division, the IDA Bermuda Select were defeated 3-1 by Northern Irish side Coleraine. Shiloh Stevens scored for IDA Bermuda. Richard Todd, the IDA Bermuda head coach, wrote on social […]

Four of Bermuda’s junior golfers — Darina Betschart, Arman Newton, Johnny Bart, and Lewis MacFarlane — have completed the second round of play at the 37th Annual Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships. Darina Betschart leads the girls 11 to 13 division with a nine-shot lead. She shot a two-under par 70 in her second round […]

The Ministry of Public Works & Environment advised the “motoring public that there will be a lane closure on Pitt Bay Road, Pembroke Parish, to accommodate Test Holes on the road.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will commence on Monday, August 11th, 2025, and continue through Tuesday, August 12th, 2025. Working hours will […]

Bermudian swimmer Connor Hupman recently broke two Bermuda boys 15-16 age group long course records in successive weeks, first in Bermuda and then in the United States. While competing for Harbour Swim Club at a Harbour Long Course Meet at the National Sports Centre, Hupman set a new record in the 50m butterfly. He finished […]

Bermudian cyclist Conor White finished 13th in the final round of the Lloyds National Circuit Series at the 2025 Dawlish Grand Prix, clocking the same time as the race winner in a tightly contested event in Dawlish, Devon. White completed the technical circuit in 50 minutes and 25 seconds, matching the winning time of Great […]

AXIS Capital announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.” Commenting on the second quarter 2025 financial results, Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS Capital said, “AXIS delivered an excellent second quarter highlighted by record profitability and we continued our trend of strong performance, with 18.6% diluted book value per share […]

July 30 saw 2,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $33,000.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $16.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,888.85, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available […]

Bermuda’s next generation of culinary stars got a taste of the hospitality industry last week during the Young Chef Experience, a collaborative community activation hosted by The Loren, in partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and the Bermuda Government Summer Day Camp Programme. A spokesperson said, “The immersive experience brought together twelve children—eleven campers […]

Bermuda will commemorate the 191st Anniversary of Emancipation at Cup Match, with the  African Diaspora Heritage Trail  Foundation and Friendly Society Association leading a moment of reflection and proclamation before the first ball. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda will commemorate the 191st Anniversary of Emancipation through the annual Cup Match event, a profound celebration of self-liberation and […]

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is informing motorists that the Bacchanal Run will take place on Saturday [Aug 2] and will require multiple road closures. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment wishes to inform motorists that the Bacchanal Run will take place on Saturday, August 02nd, 2025 and […]

HSBC Bermuda helped to spread the holiday spirit today [July 30] with a Cup Match celebration at their Harbourview branch as well as a motorcade through Hamilton, which follows after their events held in both Somerset and St George’s earlier this week. You can view all our coverage of Cup Match here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our […]

During July 2025, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included Bermuda football teams heading to the 2025 Island Games, the Eastern County Cup cricket competition, Bermuda women’s football team winning gold at the Island Games, Bermuda teams at the 2025 Island Games opening ceremony, Bermuda men’s U23 team winning gold […]

Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell joined representatives from the Bermuda Road Safety Council, the Water Safety Council, and CADA at today’s [July 30] Cup Match press conference to promote safety and responsible celebration during the holiday weekend. Minister Darrell’s remarks: Good afternoon everyone, Thank you for joining us today. I am […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 30] include appointments, assent, trademark applications and notice of intended marriage. Appointment Of New Member To The Public Service Commission Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Appointments Notice ID: GN0759/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 30 July, 2025 Government Notice No. _______ The […]

Thursday, July 31 is expected to see long spells of sunshine, increasing cloud late night, with the high to be near 31°C/88°F and the low to be near 27°C/81°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.32am […]

During July, Bernews posted over 100 videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed videos for the month included women’s football finals on Island Games live replay, men’s football finals on Island Games live replay, Court St. Market Pre Cup Match Fish Fest and Fashion […]

A scheduled flight inspection of the air navigation aids at LF Wade International Airport will take place on Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5. A spokesperson said, “A scheduled flight inspection of the LF Wade International Airport air navigation aids will take place on August 4th and 5th 2025. The flight inspection will be […]

The Bermuda Brussels Office held its first Cultural Diplomacy event, showcasing Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell’s work. A Government spokesperson said, “Held recently at the Bozar Center for Fine Arts the event marked a significant milestone in Bermuda’s international cultural engagement, introducing Hassell’s work about Bermuda to a European audience. “This unique event included a collage […]

Premier David Burt joined members of the Future Leaders at today’s [July 30] press conference to highlight the latest cohort of mentees. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is below. Related Stories Video: Future Leaders Summer Programme Video: Government […]

LOM Financial Ltd. has announced the appointment of Francesca Lines as a director, effective July 24, 2025. A spokesperson said, “Currently, Francesca is part of the Property & Casualty broking team at Acrisure Re in London, where she structures risk transfer solutions across various classes, working closely with clients and key stakeholders. Originally from Bermuda, […]

[Updating] The 2025 Cup Match Classic will take place on Thursday and Friday at St. George’s Cricket Club [SGCC], and we will be bringing you live text and photo updates as able throughout the holiday weekend, spanning the cricket match, weekend events and more. Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest updates: For extensive […]

The friendly but fierce rivalry of Cup Match is on display from one end of the island to the other, as decorations can be seen across the island, as people show support for their Cup Match team in advance of the annual classic. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our […]

BMS, the independent insurance and reinsurance broker, announced the promotion of Kian Wookey to the newly created role of managing director, Bermuda Product Line Development. A spokesperson said, “Based in Bermuda, he will report to Mark Lawson, managing director, North American Direct & Facultative. “Wookey joined BMS in 2019 and held the position of director […]

The Peter Leitner Arts Scholarship, now in its’ 24th year, has just given out $60,000 in scholarships for students studying the arts. A spokesperson said, “Recipients this year are Abigail Belfrage, Kimora Dill-Daniels, Grace Flannery, Isaiah Hayward, Mya Jones, Kaiya Matthews, Honor Minors, Nekorrah Raynor, Sophie Rouja, Nicole Smith, Keimya Smith, Kenya Smith-Woodley, Zamora Talbot, […]

SageSure and Anchor Re have secured $50 million of third-party capital with the debut reinsurance sidecar transaction with a Bermuda-based special purpose insurer. A spokesperson said, “SageSure, one of the largest managing general underwriters focused on catastrophe-exposed markets, and Anchor Re, a captive reinsurance vehicle, have secured $50 million of third-party capital with the debut […]

BUEI is set to launch ‘Trees4Scores’ at Cup Match, linking cricket and football scores to planting trees across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is celebrating this year’s 5th annual Youth Climate Summit [YCS] by partnering with the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] and Bermuda Football Association [BFA] for Trees4Scores, a highly […]

The Somerset Trojans captured the Bermuda Football Association’s under-23 knock-out championship title with a 5-2 win over FC Bascome in the final. FC Bascome opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Ben Osset. Somerset responded in the 23rd minute with a goal from Keyni Mills, but Bascome regained the lead a minute later through […]

[Written by Don Burgess] The upcoming 16th Annual Robinson/Packwood Memorial Lecture promises to challenge how Bermudians see their history and their place in the Atlantic world. This year’s lecture, titled “Law to Legacy: Unravelling the Narrative,” will be delivered by Cheryl Packwood on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Bermuda Industrial Union in […]

The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised that Route 5 buses are “currently unable to cross the Glebe Road Bridge due to restrictions associated with ongoing repair works.” A Government spokesperson said, “As a result, a temporary detour is in effect. Route 5 buses will follow their normal path to Parson’s Road, then divert left […]

Martello Re has partnered with the Bermuda College Foundation to launch a new scholarship opportunity for aspiring professionals in the fields of Actuarial Science or Information Technology. A spokesperson said, “The donation will fully fund one first-year Bermuda College student for the 2025–2026 academic year, covering tuition, fees, books, and materials. The deadline for application […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 29] include acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Acting Appointments Judicial Department Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0756/2025 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 29 July, 2025 Government Notice No. _______ Acting Appointments Judicial Department The Governor, after […]

[Column written by Arlene Brock, Thaao Dill & Tim Smith] Bermuda’s education story is often told through top-line statistics and global rankings. But beneath the surface, a quieter crisis persists—one where far too many young people are being left behind. The numbers speak for themselves. Seventeen per cent of Bermudians aged 25 to 64 have […]

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is advising the public that the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] will be open over the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today advises that the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will open over the public holidays. “The hours of operation will be from noon to […]

Bermuda’s Jump 2B Fit team began competition at the World Jump Rope Championships in Japan, taking part in multiple events across the female 12–15 age group division. In the single rope individual freestyle category, Lily Amaral placed 24th with a score of 2.49, while teammate Nyla Wellman finished 26th with a score of 1.72. The […]

Bermudian football officials Amaury Majors and Stefan Maybury were on duty at the 2025 Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Club Shield in Trinidad and Tobago, overseeing the match between Moca FC and Guyana Defense Force. Moca FC secured a 1–0 victory with a 14th-minute goal from Yohan Eduardo Parra Francisco. The team held onto the lead […]

Bermudian golfers Sienna Mosquera, Oliver Betschart, and Dylan Muso continued competing at the International Optimist Junior Golf Tournament in Miami. Betschart moved into a tie for the lead in the boys 16–18 division with a second-round score of 1-under 71. His round included two birdies, fifteen pars, and one bogey, bringing his two-day total to 2-under par […]

Some of the island’s top young cricketers showcased their skills during the Colts Cup Match at the Wellington Oval, with St George’s Colts and Somerset Colts playing to a draw. St George’s won the toss and scored 334 for the loss of six wickets from 62 overs, with Isaiah O’Brien scoring 87 runs from 76 […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Precious Smith has etched her name into the history books as the first woman to officiate a match in the 121-year-old Eastern Counties Cup. Smith took on umpiring duties during Bailey’s Bay’s recent ten-run victory over Flatts Victoria at Lord’s in the first round of the competition. “It was an honour […]

Premier David Burt and Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell presented St. George’s Cricket Club with a cheque for $55,000 as part of the Government’s annual commitment to assist the Cup Match host club with funds towards the preparations. Minister Owen Darrell said, “Good morning. Mr. Premier, Mr Paynter, President of the […]

Ben Smith, the Bermuda national swimming head coach, has attended the World Aquatics General Congress at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Smith has accompanied Bermuda swimmer Jack Harvey to the World Aquatics Championships at the WCH Arena in Singapore. Harvey, who competed at the Olympic Games in Paris last summer, finished 37th overall […]

“The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is actively reviewing the medals available in the Overseas Territories, compared to those available in the UK,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on July 24th, Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State for […]

Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine says he gained valuable experience during the fourth round of the R&G British Talent Cup at Brands Hatch in Kent, England, at the weekend. Racing for the British team Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing, the teenager qualified in eighteenth place, finishing 22nd in the first race and seventeenth in […]

Karting driver Scott Barnes finished third in the overall standings in the Shifter Masters class in the Skusa Pro Tour after racing in rounds five and six – the SummerNationals – at New Castle Motorsports Park in Indiana at the weekend. Barnes, who the won the title last year, finished fifth in the round five […]

July 28 saw 4,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $72,160.00 BD. 4,400 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $16.40 per share. The BSX finished at 2,759.18, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 49 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available […]

Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd. announced the official launch of BerMedica, a “purpose-built medical malpractice insurance product specifically developed for healthcare professionals practicing in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “BerMedica has been in development for over a year, following a request from the Bermuda Hospitals Board to explore a more affordable and tailored option for practitioners. It […]

Premier David Burt recently welcomed Dr. Sandy De Silva and Ms. Jennifer Wild of the Family Centre to the Cabinet Office for the presentation of this year’s Cup Match ribbons. The ribbon campaign is an annual initiative tied to the Cup Match holiday, with proceeds supporting the Family Centre’s work with children and families across […]